Museum of Science
Education
EducationFellow
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“Education Fellow at Museum of Science. Skills: Educational programming, STEM content delivery. Deliver educational programming. Teach across Museum channels”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver educational programming daily/weekly; Develop and present 4-6 programs; Contribute as educator; Support maintenance of educational materials; Support maintenance of education spaces; Ensure safety of staff, volunteers, visitors, materials
Industry & Context.
40 hr/week, Tuesday-Saturday schedule, Weekend work, Occasional holidays, Occasional evenings, Lift 35lbs, Carry 35lbs, Push 150lbs, Pull 150lbs, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Handling, Talking, Hearing, Visual acuity, Depth perception, Willingness to drive in urban settings, Willingness to drive in rural settings, Willingness to drive in highway settings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 year STEM or education experience, Post-high school coursework, Technical degree, Associate's degree, Business certificate, Vocational certificate
Nice to Have
Content knowledge in STEM, Valid driver's license, Willingness to drive, Bilingual or multilingual candidates, Deliver educational programming in Spanish
What You'll Do.
Deliver educational programming
Teach across Museum channels
Teach via social media
Teach via prerecorded video
Support Museum vision
Provide educational experiences
Teach to audiences of 200+
Teach in Public Science Common
Teach STEM programming
Deliver programming in specialized environments
Gain experience presenting
Ensure safe practices
Engage diverse audiences
Learn new programming
Help develop new programming
Assist with stage presentations
Assist with video content
Collaborate with department
Maintain educational areas
Maintain critical resources
Learn to teach responsibly
Learn to teach safely
Use scientific demonstration equipment
Use biological materials
Travel offsite to schools
Travel offsite to communities
Work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule
Work a flexible schedule
Accommodate school vacations
Accommodate evening programs
Accommodate special projects
Accommodate special requests
Learn educational programming
Develop educational programming
Deliver educational programming
Become versatile in department
Develop programs for audiences
Present programs for audiences
Continually learn programs
Contribute as educator
Present in specialized environments
Present in Planetarium
Provide in-gallery interpretations
Present stage presentations
Present digital content
Present online live broadcast
Present prerecorded videos
Provide outreach programs
Participate in creation of programming
Assist in development of goals
Assist in development of materials
Ensure programs are safe
Ensure programs are accessible
Ensure programs are exciting
Ensure programs are fun
Make personal connections
Engage diverse audiences
Support maintenance of materials
Support maintenance of spaces
Use Museum resources safely
Ensure safety of staff
Ensure safety of volunteers
Ensure safety of visitors
Ensure safety of materials
Learn to teach STEM concepts
Learn to teach STEM practices
Perform assigned duties
Perform personal projects
Gain understanding of learning
Participate in institutional learning
Participate in initiatives
Participate in professional development
Support access practices
Support belonging practices
Respond to guest questions
Respond to guest concerns
Act as Museum representative
Perform other work-related duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with others; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Oratory skills; Written communication
Full Job Description
Museum of Science, Boston www.mos.org Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective. Who We Are As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online. The Museum’s singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world’s most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us. Why We Need You The Education Fellow will deliver educational programming daily/weekly that exemplifies educational excellence and guest service to engage and excite our audience in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) content. The fellow will teach across the Museum's channels, including on stages, in galleries, and online through social media and prerecorded video. Through this year-long educational fellowship with the option to extend for a second year, they will learn about and experience science and education and their implementation in a museum to hone informal education skills while exploring career directions. Support the Museum as it moves towards its 2030 vision and attendance goals of 2M visitors annually. Provide best in class educational experiences to guests in the Museum’s exhibit halls, often teaching to audiences of 200+. Teach in the Public Science Common – the world’s premiere stag
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